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Esquite - Elote In A Cup Recipe

Esquite (Elote In a Cup) is a delicious and different way to enjoy the famous Mexican Street Corn. Fresh corn kernels are cooked to a buttery, tender and flavorful treat served in a cup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 156 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 large ears corn husked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • 3 epazote leaves if you can find them
  • 2 large juicy limes (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or chipotle crema or more to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • Chili lime seasoning or Tajin

Instructions

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  1. Clean your cobs: remove the leaves and corn silks.
  2. With a very sharp knife shell the corn flush and set aside.
  3. Melt butter over low-medium heat (without browning it) in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the onion, jalapeño pepper and saute for 2 minutes or until softened. 
  4. Add the water, corn and spread the mixture around the pan to form an even layer. Place the epazote on top and cover with a lid. Cook on medium-low about 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the salt and the juice of 1 lime. Stir to integrate all ingredients. Taste for salt and lime juice and add more according to taste.
  6. Serve on cups or bowls and top with mayonnaise or chipotle crema, sprinkle cilantro (optional), cotija cheese, chili pepper seasoning.
  7. Serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.